VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026–2031 term

Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026–2031 term

At the session, 495 out of 495 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution approving his appointment. The resolution affirms that Le Minh Hung, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, and a deputy to the 16th NA, will serve as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.
Vietnam affirms capability, standing in UN peacekeeping operations

Vietnam affirms capability, standing in UN peacekeeping operations

This marks the first time a Vietnamese peacekeeping training course has been recognised by the UN as meeting its standards, representing a significant milestone in the country’s training capacity and international integration in the peacekeeping field. The recognition highlights not only the professional achievements of the organising unit but also Vietnam’s capability, responsibility and credibility in fulfilling international commitments to peace and security.
Hanoi adorned with flags and flowers ahead of election day

Hanoi adorned with flags and flowers ahead of election day

On March 15, 2026, voters nationwide will elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure. The event is a major political occasion, allowing citizens to exercise their democratic rights and choose representatives for the next five years.
President Ho Chi Minh - A “special voter”

President Ho Chi Minh - A “special voter”

During Vietnam’s first General Election in 1946, out of deep respect and affection for President Ho Chi Minh, the chairpersons of People’s Committees and all village representatives in Hanoi unanimously submitted a petition requesting that he be exempted from standing as a candidate. By then, he had already been honoured by the entire nation as the permanent President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor: Party chief

Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor: Party chief

In a keynote address at a ceremony in Hanoi marking the 75th anniversary of the newspaper’s first issue on March 11, General Secretary Lam highlighted its more than seven decades of evolution while maintaining its role as the Party’s sharp ideological weapon, an effective information and communication channel for Party committees and authorities at all levels, and a trusted platform for Party members and people.
Next National Assembly expected to guide Vietnam into new era of development

Next National Assembly expected to guide Vietnam into new era of development

Vietnam’s decision to move the election for the National Assembly and People’s Councils forward by two months aims to promptly consolidate senior leadership in line with the Party’s direction and practical needs, which Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore described as a wise and bold step.
Phu Quoc: Where the world meets through architecture

Phu Quoc: Where the world meets through architecture

The presence of diverse international architectural styles across Phu Quoc, rather than a single traditional architectural system, is not accidental but rooted in the island’s unique development context. Unlike cities with centuries of urban heritage such as Hoi An or Hue, Phu Quoc is a tourism destination that has grown rapidly over just the past few decades, without a clearly layered architectural legacy to inherit.
Ao dai helps promote Vietnamese culture in Laos

Ao dai helps promote Vietnamese culture in Laos

The club operates under the Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Conservation Support Fund, aiming to preserve and promote the values of the Vietnamese traditional dress among the Vietnamese community in Laos.
Vietnamese fruits, vegetables gain ground in regional markets

Vietnamese fruits, vegetables gain ground in regional markets

With ideal soil and seasonal advantages, Vietnam’s winter-spring fruits and vegetables are seeing record demand across Northeast Asia and within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Favourable weather has pushed both quality and yields ahead of regional competitors.
Phu Quoc luxury resorts top DestinAsian rankings

Phu Quoc luxury resorts top DestinAsian rankings

On March 6, 2026, travel magazine DestinAsian named Phu Quoc runner-up among Asia’s top 10 islands in its Readers’ Choice Awards, marking a third straight year of rising rankings and making it Vietnam’s sole representative.
Vietnam’s constitutions mark milestones in national development

Vietnam’s constitutions mark milestones in national development

In today’s episode, we take a look back at an important journey in Vietnam’s political and constitutional history. From the first Constitution adopted shortly after the country gained independence to the latest amendments in the new era, each Constitution has marked a milestone in the nation’s development and reflected the will and aspirations of the Vietnamese people.